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Anglorfin · 04-14-2003, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by Sween
Hurin and Hours last stand at the fen of sterch! They gave way no longer i love that and the way Hurin goes down is just such an image.

I also love anything to do with Tour

The houses of Hurin and Huor were awesome. And I like Huor's last lines to TUrgon during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad . . .

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. . .This I say to you, lord, with the eyes of death: though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again, from you and from me a new star shall arise. Farewell!

Ornelírë Mistë · 04-14-2003, 07:32 PM

I loved it all- it's my favorite of all Tolkien's works so far as I've read. I love the Two Trees, the Ainulindale, Akallabeth, the tree of the Elves in the back of the book, and of course- Feanor. But there really is too much to mention...

Attalus · 04-15-2003, 01:54 PM

The Lay of Leithen, the story of Beren and Luthien (and Huan, the Hound of Valinor!).

Aragorn_of_the_west · 04-15-2003, 03:07 PM

the book was to good to choose just one part- but i liked Valaquenta and Akallabeth especially.

Linaewen · 04-16-2003, 09:19 AM

I love The Lay of Leithen too. Beautiful. But I have too many favourites, including:
-Ainulindale
-Akallabeth
-of the Rings of Power and the Third Age
-Turin and Nienor's story

Sween · 04-16-2003, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by Anglorfin
The houses of Hurin and Huor were awesome. And I like Huor's last lines to TUrgon during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad . . .

so more beautiful because its true. Love the fact that before people die they see with the eyes of death also like how eol prophises maglins death as well

Anglorfin · 05-06-2003, 09:41 PM

In general I'd say anything having to do with Gondolin or the houses of Hurin and Huor. Also the story of Earendil and the ancestry of Elrond and Elros, which ties in here as well.

Silpion · 05-19-2003, 11:33 PM

My favorite part is the Valaquenta, The Flight of the Noldor, and The Fall of Gondolin. I also like the Lay of Leithian. I had intended to skim it but I read the first 22 lines and I was fixated. I kept reading some lines over and over just because it sounded so good and the imagery was incredible. I lost myself in it.

Sheeana · 05-20-2003, 01:41 AM

My favourite part is the story of Turin, followed closely by Beren and Luthien - but I prefer the UT version, and the lay version (HoME 3) to the sil versions respectively.

Attalus · 05-20-2003, 11:27 PM

My favorite part is when Beren lays his hand on Huan's head.I always tear up.

Artanis · 05-21-2003, 02:36 AM

I have no favourite part in the books - I usually end up with loving most the part I just read.

Durin1 · 08-22-2003, 08:56 AM

Best bit in the Silmarillion would have to be Of the Sindar - it is perhaps the only chapter that really gives the reader a glimpse of what Beleriand was like before the return of the Noldor and and the arsing of the sun and moon.

It would have been nice to understand better what life must have been like for the Elves and Dwarves in ME during the long years "under the stars". In my opinion, it must have been very daunting.

In terms of a normal "story", I would say that the story of Turin would have to be my favourite. It is filled with tragedy and speaks of a flawed hero. It is also the one story that is treated with some depth (although still not nearly as enough) by Tolkien. Beren and Luthien is nice but it sort of whizzes past the reader and you don't really get to appreciate the many adventures and hardships that the couple must have gone through; it is doesn't really create a sense of actually "being there" (if that makes any sense). It lacks (to me at least) emotional impact.

Laurelindórenan · 09-29-2003, 09:49 PM

I agree with everyone about Beren and Lúthien, but not about Fëanor. He was obsessive and withdrawn and he led others in doings of evil, this might make him more interesting but I guess I just like good characters.

I don't think anyone's said this, but I think my personal favorite is Melian and Thingol. I love the character of Melian, and even though Thingol didn't always come across as the best guy, you could still forgive his faults.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 09-29-2003, 10:32 PM

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and even though Thingol didn't always come across as the best guy, you could still forgive his faults.

Nope. Not me. Never!

Turgon_Turambar · 09-30-2003, 08:11 AM

My favourite part and most saddest part of the book is when Fingolfin and Morgoth do single battle.
Unnumbered tears is good, so is The story of turin.

04-14-2003, 07:32 PM	#42
Ornelírë Mistë Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 482	I loved it all- it's my favorite of all Tolkien's works so far as I've read. I love the Two Trees, the Ainulindale, Akallabeth, the tree of the Elves in the back of the book, and of course- Feanor. But there really is too much to mention... __________________ "Lot of people say this city looks like Hell," Allie said. She took a long drag from her cigarette. The glowing tip burned a hole in the darkness. "Most people never been to Hell," Jacob said. She looked at him and he could hear the smile in her voice. "And I suppose you have?"

04-15-2003, 01:54 PM	#43
Attalus Swan-Knight of Dol Amroth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 1,125	The Lay of Leithen, the story of Beren and Luthien (and Huan, the Hound of Valinor!). __________________ "What song the Sirens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, though puzzling questions are not beyond conjecture." - Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial.

05-06-2003, 09:41 PM	#47
Anglorfin Alasailon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: college Posts: 861	In general I'd say anything having to do with Gondolin or the houses of Hurin and Huor. Also the story of Earendil and the ancestry of Elrond and Elros, which ties in here as well. __________________ "and then this hobbit was walking, and then this elf jumped out of a bush and totally flipped out on him while wailing on his guitar." "Anglorfin was tall and straight; his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and fearless and full of anger; his eyes were bright and keen, and his voice like music; on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was great skill."

05-20-2003, 11:27 PM	#50
Attalus Swan-Knight of Dol Amroth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 1,125	My favorite part is when Beren lays his hand on Huan's head.I always tear up. __________________ "What song the Sirens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, though puzzling questions are not beyond conjecture." - Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial.

05-21-2003, 02:36 AM	#51
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	I have no favourite part in the books - I usually end up with loving most the part I just read. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

04-15-2003, 03:07 PM	#44
Aragorn_of_the_west Enting Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 56	the book was to good to choose just one part- but i liked Valaquenta and Akallabeth especially.

04-16-2003, 09:19 AM	#45
Linaewen Fair Dinkum Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,319	I love The Lay of Leithen too. Beautiful. But I have too many favourites, including: -Ainulindale -Akallabeth -of the Rings of Power and the Third Age -Turin and Nienor's story

05-19-2003, 11:33 PM	#48
Silpion Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 103	My favorite part is the Valaquenta, The Flight of the Noldor, and The Fall of Gondolin. I also like the Lay of Leithian. I had intended to skim it but I read the first 22 lines and I was fixated. I kept reading some lines over and over just because it sounded so good and the imagery was incredible. I lost myself in it.

05-20-2003, 01:41 AM	#49
Sheeana Lord of the Pants Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,382	My favourite part is the story of Turin, followed closely by Beren and Luthien - but I prefer the UT version, and the lay version (HoME 3) to the sil versions respectively.

08-22-2003, 08:56 AM	#52
Durin1 Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 221	Best bit in the Silmarillion would have to be Of the Sindar - it is perhaps the only chapter that really gives the reader a glimpse of what Beleriand was like before the return of the Noldor and and the arsing of the sun and moon. It would have been nice to understand better what life must have been like for the Elves and Dwarves in ME during the long years "under the stars". In my opinion, it must have been very daunting. In terms of a normal "story", I would say that the story of Turin would have to be my favourite. It is filled with tragedy and speaks of a flawed hero. It is also the one story that is treated with some depth (although still not nearly as enough) by Tolkien. Beren and Luthien is nice but it sort of whizzes past the reader and you don't really get to appreciate the many adventures and hardships that the couple must have gone through; it is doesn't really create a sense of actually "being there" (if that makes any sense). It lacks (to me at least) emotional impact. __________________ Durin the Sleepless!

09-29-2003, 09:49 PM	#53
Laurelindórenan Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nebraska (Unfortunately) Posts: 28	I agree with everyone about Beren and Lúthien, but not about Fëanor. He was obsessive and withdrawn and he led others in doings of evil, this might make him more interesting but I guess I just like good characters. I don't think anyone's said this, but I think my personal favorite is Melian and Thingol. I love the character of Melian, and even though Thingol didn't always come across as the best guy, you could still forgive his faults. __________________ Ringwraiths - Who decided to let the WitchKing be your leader? What makes him so special? We all took an evilness test. WiKi was in the 99.7 to 99.8 percentile range. Seven of the rest of us got in the 99.0 to 99.6 range. Our 9th member, Bob, hasn't been able to overcome his love of kittens. He only got a 88.2. We're hoping to get him replaced. - Ask the Characters, stupidring.com I'm BB's daughter. Last edited by Laurelindórenan : 09-29-2003 at 09:50 PM.

09-30-2003, 08:11 AM	#55
Turgon_Turambar Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The depths of Thangorodrim Posts: 145	My favourite part and most saddest part of the book is when Fingolfin and Morgoth do single battle. Unnumbered tears is good, so is The story of turin. __________________ GOD SENT ME TO PISS THE WORLD OFF!!!!!!!!!!

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